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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

LS16 XPUMOT history

LS16 XPU is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 30 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 60,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LS16 XPU black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
60,380 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 XPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS16 XPU was last recorded at 60,380 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 8,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Dec 2019: 15,936 miles, lower than 19,683 miles on 19 Mar 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
52,171 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,209 miles
Average per year
6,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,380 miles
  • 2024 – 52,171 miles
  • 2023 – 45,689 miles
  • 2022 – 38,070 miles
  • 2021 – 29,986 miles
  • 2020 – 21,313 miles
  • 2019 – 15,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,380 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 19 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,380 miles (+8,209)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    60,380 miles
    Test number
    747734406118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,171 miles (+6,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    52,171 miles
    Test number
    938636151088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass45,689 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    45,689 miles
    Test number
    587014692503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail45,688 miles (+7,618)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,688 miles
    Test number
    388819371312
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass38,070 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    38,070 miles
    Test number
    163838946378
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail38,069 miles (+8,083)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,069 miles
    Test number
    672070873848
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass29,986 miles (+8,673)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    29,986 miles
    Test number
    860784262821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,313 miles (+5,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    21,313 miles
    Test number
    839077334990
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass15,936 miles (-3,747)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    15,936 miles
    Test number
    870824882944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    19,683 miles
    Test number
    795972453379
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

Questions about LS16 XPU

Does LS16 XPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS16 XPU is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS16 XPU?
The MOT on LS16 XPU is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS16 XPU done?
LS16 XPU was recorded at 60,380 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,033 miles a year.
Has LS16 XPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 XPU has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS16 XPU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS16 XPU find?
LS16 XPU passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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